Assist department staff with various analyses for the specific area of expertise
Assist in expediting orders
Assist buyers in contacting vendors to obtain prices and schedule delivery dates
Monitor target costs against proposal costs
Understand program budgets and communicate outstanding expenses
Participate on program team meetings and interact with Program Management on Program Cost issues and required details
May help to ensure the appropriate contract flow-downs are identified and passed on to purchasing
Help identify requisitions to consolidate in order to obtain leverage pricing
Assist with the review of open requisitions weekly review
Be the primary point of contact to assist with communication between buyers, suppliers, and program teams
Participate in program meetings for any potential issues that need to be addressed
Improve understanding of purchasing relationship to the overall company plans and strategy
Prepare and present PowerPoint charts for program reviews and customer presentations
Provide monthly presentation to management on status of key metrics
Support, communicate and defend the mission, values and culture of the company
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, engineering or equivalent experience
0-2 years of experience in high technology, aerospace or defense or equivalent experience
Be able to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines.
Be conscientious and attentive to details resulting in accurate, timely and quality work.
Have the ability to take initiative, analyze data, and present findings
Demonstrated knowledge of supply chain management tools and procedures
Must be flexible, extremely detail-oriented, a quick learner and a critical thinker
Strong analytical, technical, problem solving and organizational skills
Able to manage multiple tasks, set priorities and make decisions
Advanced data entry and proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office applications
General understanding of the purchase order process preferred
Ability to understand high level Government compliance regulations and audit associations / implications
Ability to excel and stay focused on project completion with minimum supervision
Self-motivated, dedicated, goal-oriented individual with the ability to know when to seek support when required
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to effectively interact and communicate (written and verbally) with all levels (internally and externally) in a professional manner